Anna University conducts B.Tech Lateral Entry Examination to admit the eligible candidates to the seats reserved by the University. The candidate those who dream of becoming an Engineer even after they have completed a Diploma or Degree can appear for this examination. Candidates can get into the second year of the four years academic program through this examination. The allocation of students into different branches depends on the former field of study as well as the scores obtained through the lateral entrance test.

Anna University was established in the year of 1978 which aims in offering higher education in the field of Engineering and technology. This university is a member of the Association of Common Wealth Universities as well as International Centre for engineering education. It is rated a five star University by UGC for offering excellent education in the field of Engineering and Technology.

Anna University offers various engineering programmes exclusively for lateral entry candidates. They are given below.

• B.E. Aeronautical Engineering
• B.E. Automobile Engineering
• 2B.E. Civil Engineering
• B.E. Computer Science and Engineering
• B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
• B.E. Geoinformatics
• B.E. Industrial Engineering
• B.E. Instrumentation and Control Engineering
• B.E. Manufacturing Engineering
• B.E. Marine Engineering
• B.E. Mechanical Engineering
• B.E. Mechatronics Engineering
• B.E. Metallurgical Engineering
• B.E. Mining Engineering
• B.E. Media Science and Technology (formerly Printing Technology)
• B.E. Production Engineering
• B.E. Biomedical Engineering
• B.Tech. Degree Programmes:
• B.Tech. Ceramic Technology
• B.Tech. Chemical Engineering
• B.Tech. Biotechnology
• B.Tech. Information Technology
• B.Tech. Leather Technology
• B.Tech. Polymer Technology
• B.Tech. Rubber and Plastics Technology
• B.Tech. Textile Technology (Textile Chemistry)
• B.Tech. Textile Technology

Structure of Anna University B.Tech Lateral Entry exam

The entrance examination is of two hours duration. The questions are designed from he subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. The question paper is structured in an objective type multiple choice pattern.

Syllabus for AU

MATHEMATICS

• Quadratic equation
• Equations reducible to quadratic form
• Relation between roots and coefficients
• Arithmetic progression
• Geometric progression
• Series of natural numbers
• Partial fractions
• Binomial Theorem and its applications
• Trigonometric ratios and their relations
• Ratios of some standard angles
• Solution of trigonometric equations
• Sum and difference formulae
• Product formulas
• Multiple and sub-multiple angles
• Solution of triangles
• Cartesian Co-ordinates
• Equations of straight lines in various forms
• Intersection of two straight lines
• Angles between two lines
• Distance formulae
• Equation of a circle in various forms
• Tangent and normal to a circle
• Concept of a function
• Limit
• Standard limits
• Continuity
• Differentiation
• Differentiation from first principles
• Differentiation of sum, product
• Quotient of functions
• Function of a function
• Differentiation of implicit functions
• Trigonometric functions
• Logarithmic differentiation
• Definite and Indefinite integrals
• Method of integration by substitution
• Partial fractions
• Integration of rational and irrational functions

PHYSICS

• Heat as a form of energy
• Mechanical equivalent of heat (Joule’s experiment)
• Specific heat of a gas
• Measurement of temperature
• Platinum resistance and thermoelectric thermometers
• Temperature scales
• Kinetic interpretation of temperature
• Thermal expansion
• Modes of heat transfer
• Searle’s method and Lee’s method for thermal conductivity
• Black body radiations Stefan’s law
• Wave motion
• Velocity of sound,
• Newton’s formula and Laplace’s Correction
• Beats
• Doppler effect
• Intensity of sound waves
• Reverberation
• Acoustics of buildings
• Production and detection of ultrasonic waves
• Refraction through a compound plate
• Total internal reflection
• Optical fiber
• Image formation by spherical mirrors/lenses
• Lens makers formula
• Chromatic aberration and its removal
• Optical instruments- simple and compound microscopes
• Astronomical telescope
• Magnifying power & resolving power
• Huygerns principle & its applications
• Young’s double slit experiment
• Diffraction through a single slit
• Polarisation of light
• Electric field and electric potential
• Electric dipole and its field
• Gauss’s law and applications
• Energy stored in a capacitor
• Dielectrics
• Current Electricity
• Kirchoffs laws and applications
• Slide wire bridge
• Potentiometer, Ammeter, Voltmeter
• Thermal and chemical effects of current
• Magnetic effects of current
• Biot-Savart law and
• applications, Lorentz force
• Moving coil galvanometers
• Laws of electromagnetic induction,Mutual and self inductance
• AC generator
• Alternating currents, LR, CR, LCR, circuits.
• Determination of   e/m and e of electron
• Bohr’s model and hydrogen spectra
• Spectral series
• Photoelectric effect
• Matter waves

CHEMISTRY

• Fundamental particles
• Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle
• Quantum numbers
• Pauli’s exculsion principle
• Aufbau rule, Hund’s rule
• Ionic and Covalent bond
• Orbital concept of covalency
• Hybridizsation (sp, sp2 and sp3)
• Chemical Equilibria
• Balancing Chemical equations
• Oxidation and Reduction reactions
• Electronic Concept
• Balancing redox reactions by oxidation number method
• Faraday’s laws of Electrolysis and its application in Electroplating
• Electrometallurgy and Electrorefining
• Degree of ionization
• Equilibria in aqueous solutions
• Solubility product and common ion effect
• Modern concepts of acid & base
• pH value
• Particle size and colloidal state
• Preparation of colloids by dispersion and condensation
• Stability and properties of colloids
• Tyndell effect
• Brownian movement
• Coagulation
• Hard and soft water
• Degree of hardness and its determination
• Disadvantage of hard water in industrial use and boilers
• Organic Chemistry

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates should be of Indian origin and the candidates those who are residing in the state of Tamil Nadu are considered for the admission. The candidates those who hold a diploma in engineering which has been awarded by the State board of Technical Education are eligible to apply. The minimum marks that should be satisfied in order to appear for the examination is 60%. SC/ST candidates have a relaxation of 5%. The age of the candidate should fall below 28 years.

How to Apply?

The application forms for the B.Tech lateral entry examination can be downloaded from the website of the Anna University. It should be sent along with the demand draft to the given address after filling it completely. Applications for the Lateral entry B.Tech entrance examinations can also be submitted online by logging in to the Website of Anna University.

Important Dates (Tentative)

Date of Issue of Application Forms: Last week of May 2012

Last Date of availability of Application Forms: Third week of June 2012

Last date for the submission of Application Forms: Last week of June 2012

List of Anna University exam centers

• Chidambaram
• Coimbatore
• Dindigul
• Erode
• Madurai
• Nagercoil
• Salem
• Thanjavur
• Tirunelveli
• Tiruchirappalli
• Vellore
• Villupuram
• Virudhunaga

Contact Address for AU

• Anna University, Sardar Patel Road, Chennai 600025
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.annauniv.edu

Colleges Accepting the AUBLEE score

• Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College
• Annai Mathammal Sheela Engineering College
• The Indian Engineering College
• Sri Ramanujar Engineering College
• St Peter s Engineering College
• Mohammed Sathak Engineering College
• VSB Engineering College
• Jayaram College of Engineering & Technology
• Apollo Engineering College

Reference Books for AUBLEE

• Advanced Level Physics by Nelkon and Parker
• Concepts of Physics Vol I and II by H.C. Verma
• Problems in Physics by A.A Pinsky
• Aptitude Test Problems in Physics by S.S Krotov
• A collection of questions and Problems in Physics by L.A. Sena
• Elements of Dynamics Part I & II and Dynamics of a Particle & of Rigid Bodies by S.L.Loney.
• Physical Chemistry by P.Bahadur
• Organic Chemistry by Arihant Prakashan
• IIT Chemistry by O.P. Agarwal
• General Chemistry by Ebbing, Physical Chemistry by P.W. Atkins
• Maths XI & XII by R.S. Agarwal
• Plane Trigonometry Part I and Co-ordinate Geometry by S.L.Loney
• Higher Algebra by Hall & Knight
• Co-ordinate Geometry by Dr. Gorakh Prasad
• Higher Algebra by Bernard & Child, Algebra Made Easy by K.P. Basu
• A Problem Book in Mathematical Analysis by G.N. Berman

Coaching Centers for AUBLEE

• Classic Academy
• FIIT JEE
• Akash Institute
• Brilliant Tutorials
• Ascent education
• Career Forum
• Vignesh Academy
• Sai Coaching academy
• Covalent Technologies
• G.K.B Tuition Centre
• Axiom Academy

Study Plan

First of all, create an effective and flexible study plan. Start studying the subjects as per the plans established. As there is no short cut to success the candidates have to prepare thoroughly for the forthcoming examinations. Concentrate on the tough portions first and then slowly move on to the other portions of the syllabus. Like wise cover all the prescribed topics for the examination. Keep separate time to work out Mathematical problems. Allot at least two hours a day for Mathematics in order to perform well in this particular subject. The candidate should be thorough with all the theory topics of Physics and Chemistry.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The results of the B.Tech lateral entry examination can be obtained from the official website of Anna University on the specified date of publication of results. The website address of Anna University is given below.

www.annauniv.edu/

Score Validity

The validity of the score obtained through the B.Tech lateral entry examination conducted by Anna University is for one year.